skin

Understanding the difference of hydrating and moisturizing your skin, and why you need both. It is important to understand the difference between hydrated skin and moisturized skin, and what you can do to create a happy and beautiful complexion. Hydration refers to the water content of the cells. When skin...

In Colorado there is no excuse for taking a season off when it comes to sun protection. The flowers are blooming and our days are longer so it seems an opportune time to again drive the point home: it is crucial to use sun protection daily! Sunscreens work by absorbing,...

TREATING HYPERPIGMENTATION Brown spots. Age spots. Liver spots. They don’t sound nice, and they certainly don’t look nice. Significant hyperpigmentation can make you appear years older than your chronologic age. Getting rid of them can take time, and keeping them at bay takes diligence, but we consider it a worthy...

What Are Retinoids? It seems like physicians are always pushing retinoids (Retinol and Retin A) and patients are frequently pushing back. Statements like “I have some, but I don’t really use it” or “I can’t use it because it made me peel” are commonly what we hear when we suggest...